Nim

The first name Nim, used for girls, is a diminutive of the name Nimue. Metaphorically, this name means 'the lady of the lake.'

What does the name Nim mean?

Nim is a short form of the name Nimue and carries the metaphorical meaning 'the lady of the lake.' The exact origins of the name are not clearly defined. Furthermore, the boy's name Nim is considered a shortened version of Nimrod, which means 'the rebel.' Its roots can be traced either to the ancient Hebrew marád (מרד), meaning 'to rebel,' or to the Assyrian-Babylonian god Ninurta (𒀭𒊩𒌆𒅁), which translates from Sumerian as 'the lord of barley.'

Where does the name Nim come from?

The name Nim has Celtic roots and is commonly used as both a female and male first name. Its meaning is 'the lady of the lake.' The etymology refers to the ancient Hebrew language, where marád (מרד) means 'to rebel,' or to the Sumerian expression for Ninurta (𒀭𒊩𒌆𒅁), which means 'the lord of barley.' The languages in which this name appears include English and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Nim?

Nim is pronounced like 'Nimm.'

Popularity

In Germany, the name Nim is rather rare. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, it has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. To understand the global popularity and distribution of Nim, one should consider its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Heldin / Heldin Nim / Nimi / Nimila / Nini / Super Nim / Turbo Nim

Famous people

• Nim (character in the film 'Nim's Island')